Gulf States title (4)

I believe the answer is:

emir

(Other definitions for emir that I've seen before include "Leading role" , "Eastern title" , "Ruler in the Middle East and mire" , "Top man" , "leader in the East" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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